DSE Ford 9-Inch QuadraLink Narrowed Housing - C6 Floater - Bare - 1975-1981 Camaro / Firebird - 073003DS
Build the rear of your 1975-1981 Chevrolet Camaro or Pontiac Firebird around a serious performance axle foundation with the Detroit Speed Ford 9-inch QuadraLink Narrowed C6 Floater Housing. Part number 073003DS combines the strength and versatility of a Ford 9-inch housing with Detroit Speed's C6 full-floater design and application-specific QuadraLink mounting. Engineered for street, autocross, and track cars, the floater configuration eliminates axle deflection while delivering more predictable braking and a more consistent tire contact patch when the car is being pushed hard.
The C6 full-floater design also greatly reduces brake knockback caused by axle-end and brake-rotor deflection, helping maintain a firmer and more consistent brake pedal during demanding driving. Detroit Speed builds 073003DS around a heavy-duty round-back housing with TIG-welded 3-inch axle tubes featuring .218-inch wall thickness and TIG-welded QuadraLink brackets. The design allows ABS use, can be configured with or without a parking brake, and accepts factory C6 rear brakes as well as compatible aftermarket rear brake packages from AP, Baer, or Wilwood. An axle vent plus fill and drain plugs are included, and the housing is supplied bare so you can select the final finish that best suits your build.
Specifications
- Part Number: 073003DS
- Product Type: Axle Housing
- Axle Style: Ford 9-Inch
- Carrier Style: Ford 9-Inch
- Suspension Style: QuadraLink
- Axle End Style: C6 Full Floater
- Housing Configuration: Narrowed
- Housing Design: Heavy-Duty Round Back
- Axle Tube Diameter: 3 Inches
- Axle Tube Wall Thickness: .218 Inch
- Axle Tubes: TIG Welded
- QuadraLink Brackets: TIG Welded
- ABS Capability: Yes
- Parking Brake Compatibility: Can Be Used With or Without a Parking Brake
- Factory Brake Compatibility: C6 Rear Brakes
- Aftermarket Brake Compatibility: AP, Baer or Wilwood Rear Brake Packages
- Axle Vent: Included
- Fill Plug: Included
- Drain Plug: Included
- Finish: Bare
- Quantity: One Housing
- Made in USA: Yes
Features
- Purpose-built Ford 9-inch C6 full-floater housing for 1975-1981 Camaro and Firebird applications
- Designed for use with the Detroit Speed QuadraLink rear suspension system
- Full-floater configuration eliminates axle deflection
- Provides more predictable and consistent braking under demanding driving conditions
- Helps maintain a consistent tire contact patch during hard cornering and braking
- Greatly reduces brake knockback caused by axle-end and rotor deflection
- Floater design offers increased bearing life
- Heavy-duty round-back housing construction
- TIG-welded 3-inch axle tubes with .218-inch wall thickness
- QuadraLink suspension brackets TIG welded directly to the housing
- Allows use of ABS
- Can be configured with or without a parking brake
- Accepts factory C6 rear brakes
- Compatible with aftermarket rear brake packages from AP, Baer, or Wilwood
- Integrated axle vent
- Fill and drain plugs included
- Bare finish allows you to select the final coating or finish for your build
- Made in the USA
Fitment
- 1975 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1975 Pontiac Firebird
- 1976 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1976 Pontiac Firebird
- 1977 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1977 Pontiac Firebird
- 1978 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1978 Pontiac Firebird
- 1979 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1979 Pontiac Firebird
- 1980 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1980 Pontiac Firebird
- 1981 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1981 Pontiac Firebird
Fitment Note: Part number 073003DS is designed for 1975-1981 Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird applications using the Detroit Speed QuadraLink rear suspension system. This product is the axle housing only. Additional components are required to complete the rear axle assembly.
FAQs
What does the C6 full-floater design do on DSE 073003DS?
The full-floater configuration eliminates axle deflection and greatly reduces brake knockback while helping provide predictable braking and consistent tire contact during demanding street, autocross, and track driving. Detroit Speed also identifies increased bearing life as an advantage of the floater design.
What rear brakes can be used with DSE 073003DS?
Detroit Speed specifies compatibility with factory C6 rear brakes as well as aftermarket rear brake packages from AP, Baer, or Wilwood. The housing also allows ABS use and can be configured with or without a parking brake.
Is DSE 073003DS a complete rear axle assembly?
No. Part number 073003DS is the axle housing only. Additional axle, center section, brake, and related components are required to complete the rear axle assembly.
Why Buy from Beefcake Racing?
Beefcake Racing is your source for proven performance suspension, chassis, and drivetrain components for serious street, Pro Touring, autocross, and track builds. If you need help matching this Detroit Speed C6 Floater QuadraLink housing with the correct axle components, center section, brakes, or supporting suspension parts for your Camaro or Firebird, our experienced team can help you put together the right combination. Email sales@beefcakeracing.com or call 1-855-827-7223 for assistance.
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